What Is A Concussion and 5 Common Myths

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Welcome to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast Episode 22:   What is a concussion and 5 Myths regarding concussion. With contact sports seasons upon us in Australia, we decided to briefly revisit what is a concussion and some myth commonly associated with concussion.  

-       Introduction to episode

-       Cleaned Up (1:40)

-       What is a Concussion (9:00)

-       ATP (9:30)

-       Action Potential (11:33)

-       Putting it together/What happens in a concussion/ After a concussion (14:00)

Concussion Myths

-       Concussion can only happen if you lose consciousness and you are hit in the head (19:46)

-       You can have a delayed concussion (21:20)

-       Helmets prevent concussions (23:00)

-       You must stay awake after being concussed (24:35)

-       Rest 2-5 days in a dark room (26:05)

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